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US3098709A
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Fluorination of oxidic nuclear fuel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-10-26
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1981-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Mecham
- 👤 John D Gabor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:57
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C19/00; G21C19/42; G21C19/44; G21C19/48; C; C01; C01G; C01G43/00; C01G43/04; C01G43/06; C01G43/063; C01G43/066; C01G56/00; C01G56/004; C01G56/006; C01G99/00; C01G99/006; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A PROCESS OF SEPARATING FISSIONABLE MATERIAL FROM FISSION PRODUCTS PRESENT IN NEUTRON-BOMBARDED URANIUM OXIDE FUEL, COMPRISING CONTACTING SaID OXIDE FUEL WITH AN OXYGEN-FLUORINE GAS MIXTURE CONTAINING AT LEAST 10% BY VOLUME OF OXYGEN AT A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 350 AND 500*C., WHEREBY SAID FISSIONABLE MATERIAL IS CONVERTED TO A FLUORIDE AND VOLATILIZED AS SUCH WHILE THE FISSION PRODUCTS REMAIN AS A RESIDUE AND REMOVING THE VOLATILIZED FLUORIDE FROM A RESIDUE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A PROCESS OF SEPARATING FISSIONABLE MATERIAL FROM FISSION PRODUCTS PRESENT IN NEUTRON-BOMBARDED URANIUM OXIDE FUEL, COMPRISING CONTACTING SaID OXIDE FUEL WITH AN OXYGEN-FLUORINE GAS MIXTURE CONTAINING AT LEAST 10% BY VOLUME OF OXYGEN AT A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 350 AND 500*C., WHEREBY SAID FISSIONABLE MATERIAL IS CONVERTED TO A FLUORIDE AND VOLATILIZED AS SUCH WHILE THE FISSION PRODUCTS REMAIN AS A RESIDUE AND REMOVING THE VOLATILIZED FLUORIDE FROM A RESIDUE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |